Yamal retains the title of Best Young Player.

Spanish star Lamine Yamal, a player for Barcelona, won the "Kopa" award for Best Young Player in the World for 2026, marking his third consecutive win, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony organized by France Football magazine on Monday evening in London, the British capital.

Yamal was honored during the 70th edition of the ceremony, held at the London Palladium, after continuing to shine with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, where he delivered outstanding performances that contributed to securing several collective titles.

The young Spanish player had helped his national team win the 2026 World Cup, which took place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and he led Barcelona to retain the La Liga title during the 2025-2026 season for the second consecutive time.

With this achievement, Yamal received the "Kopa" award for the third time in a row, further enhancing his collection of individual awards and his status among the top stars in world football, having become a key player in both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.